You may qualify to recover damages if you were hurt in a motorcycle accident in Atlantic Beach, Florida. You could recover compensation for losses such as medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
The Atlantic Beach personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine assist victims who suffered injuries in motorcycle accidents. We provide free consultations, and our attorneys work on contingency fees, so you only pay attorney fees if you recover compensation.
How Anidjar & Levine Helps Victims of Motorcycle Accidents
Manage Your Case From Start to Finish
Many people are unsure what to do after a motorcycle accident; they may have many unanswered questions. An Atlantic Beach motorcycle accident lawyer at our firm can answer all your questions, provide frequent case updates, and return your phone calls and emails. We’ll even give you your lawyer’s phone number.
Our team files your paperwork, communicates with insurers on your behalf, and helps you meet all the deadlines that apply to your motorcycle accident case.
Retrieve Evidence & Build Your Case
We retrieve the accident report, speak with eyewitnesses, review photographs and video surveillance, and pursue other evidence to establish fault for your accident. Our team may work with expert witnesses in some cases who can help prove the defendant’s fault and liability for your accident.
Calculate Your Compensation
Injuries and damages that arise after a motorcycle accident may cost you a lot of money, burdening you and your loved ones. The medical expenses include diagnostic tests, hospitalization, physical therapy, and surgeries. We calculate all the short- and long-term costs related to your treatment to determine the compensation you deserve.
You may recover compensation for your lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other losses as well. Our team can help you establish an appropriate case value and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Negotiate With Insurance Companies
You have the right to negotiate with the insurance company to get the settlement amount you deserve. We negotiate on your behalf and can advise you on any settlement offers from the insurance company. If necessary, our attorneys can represent you at trial.
Statute of Limitations for Motorcycle Accidents
You must file your lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires. If you fail to meet this deadline, you may be unable to recover your losses.
Florida’s statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits is four years, per Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a). If you lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, the statute of limitations is two years.
Injuries from a Motorcycle Accident
Victims of motorcycle accidents may sustain serious injuries, some of which cause permanent disability or disfigurement. Some examples of injuries from motorcycle accidents include:
- Internal bleeding
- Fractures
- Soft tissue injuries
- Concussion and traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
Some motorcyclists suffer road rash, which occurs when the pavement abrades the motorcyclist’s skin during the wreck. Risks include infection, scarring, and disfigurement.
After a motorcycle accident, seek medical attention immediately. If you did not require medical attention at the scene, make a doctor’s appointment for a full evaluation so you get the care and treatment you need.
Many injuries require long-term assistance, rehabilitation, and physical therapy. Our Atlantic Beach motorcycle accident lawyers commit to walking this legal road with you while you cope with the accident’s unfortunate consequences.
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Florida
Our attorneys build your case to prove fault for the accident. Some causes of motorcycle accidents in Florida include:
- Neglecting traffic rules
- Speeding and reckless driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Failing to check for motorcyclists when changing lanes or turning
What to Do Following a Motorcycle Accident in Atlantic Beach
Take the following steps after a motorcycle accident. Doing so helps ensure you get the medical care you need, comply with insurance and legal requirements, and build a potential injury case later.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
- Don’t leave the scene of the accident.
- Seek medical attention if you or anybody else is hurt.
- Call the Atlantic Beach Police Department or 911 to report the accident.
- Take photos of your injuries and the accident scene, but don’t post them online.
- Report the accident to your insurance company, but do not give a statement without first speaking with a lawyer.
- Don’t accept guilt or responsibility for the accident.
- Contact an Atlantic Beach motorcycle accident attorney at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine.
What to Do Days and Weeks After an Accident
- If you haven’t yet, get medical care. Our firm can help schedule your appointments.
- Document the damages of the motorcycle accident before taking it for repair. Our firm can help you get your motorcycle fixed.
- Don’t sign documents from the insurance company without speaking with a lawyer.
- Write down everything you can remember about the accident.
- Work with your lawyer to build your case. We manage your case from start to finish and can answer any questions you have about your case.
Lawyer for Injured Motorcyclists in Atlantic Beach
According to the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are 29 times more likely to die and four times more likely to be injured in a motor vehicle accident compared to occupants of passenger vehicles.
After everything accident victims have been through, we believe they shouldn’t have to worry about navigating the legal system. And since we work on a contingency basis, clients only pay us after getting a settlement or winning the case, so they don’t have to pay out-of-pocket to hire a lawyer.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine offers free consultations. Contact us to claim yours today. Get back to healing while we’re managing your case.
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